Anti-Racism Coursera

Overview

This Anti-Racism Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder is intended for anyone who is interested in learning about race and racism, particularly in the context of the United States, wants to be an anti-racist advocate, or seeks to incorporate anti-racist practices into their daily lives.

Key facts

• Learn, speak, act! The assignments and projects in Anti-Racism guide you from learning the basics of talking about race and racism to guiding a more nuanced and historically-informed conversation about identity in your cultural context. 

• The specialization culminates with an invitation to reflect on the ways in which you can be an anti-racist advocate and challenges you to design a community outreach project that's specific to your circumstances and skills.

Advance your subject-matter expertise

• Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts

• Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects

• Develop a deep understanding of key concepts

• Earn a career certificate from University of Colorado Boulder

What you'll learn

• By completing this specialization, you will be able to participate in and guide conversations about race, racism, and anti-racism.

• You will be able to describe the historical and linguistic constructions of race and racism in the United States and define intersectionality.

• You will be able to engage in anti-racist practices and design a community outreach project.